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Girls Computer Science Talent Day

11 October 2016 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free

Girls Computer Science Talent Day @ School of Computing, University of Leeds

Oct 11 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join the University of Leeds on Ada Lovelace Day for a fun and eye-opening programme!

This one day programme will provide young girls with an interest in STEM subjects with a unique opportunity to discover computer science, to think creatively, to play with ideas, concepts and tools, and to meet new people.

What’s on offer?

  • A range of activities for young minds, aged 13-14 (year 9)
  • Possibility to explore your own interests and those of others with an assigned mentor from the School of Computing
  • Opportunities to engage with world class educators and researchers in computer science
  • A stimulating, supportive and friendly environment

Activities include:

  • Interactive lecture on Computer Science
  • Demos and hands-on workshops, including puzzles, robots and artificial intelligence, medical applications and much more, led by university academics & researchers
  • Coaching and pairing with computer science mentors
  • Dinner and an exciting social programme to meet like-minded peers

When:           11 October, 2016, 2pm-9pm

Registration:  By 28 Septemeber 2016

To book a place, please contact: Kerry Baker stem@leeds.ac.uk Registration is free (including dinner), but places are limited.

Details

Date:
11 October 2016
Time:
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Organizers

Isolde Adler
Netta Cohen

Venue

University of Leeds, School of Computing
EC Stoner Building
Leeds, LS2 9JT United Kingdom
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